Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 recipient!
Dr. Nikhil Thomas
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Faculty of Medicine
Nikhil Thomas is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and Medicine. He received a PhD from Queen’s University and then carried out research in the Michael Smith Laboratory at the University of British Columbia. At pilipili since 2006, his research interests centre on molecular and cellular microbiology with a focus on significant food and water borne human pathogens and ocean microorganisms. Students in the Thomas Lab have advanced the field of molecular microbial pathogenesis, often using innovative approaches to address challenging research questions. Thomas lab graduates are found in the public and private sectors, making significant contributions in science, medicine, biotechnology, and governance. Nikhil is an active community member, volunteering in various sport organizations along with mentoring students, and promoting science to broad and diverse audiences. In his spare time, Nikhil is an avid soccer player, and has recently taken up sprint canoe.